Cross-floor material distribution processing system

By designing a cross-floor material distribution and processing system, using components such as cylinders, distribution boxes and AGVs, the problems of inefficiency and high cost of traditional distribution methods are solved, and efficient, flexible and low-cost material distribution is achieved.

CN119568864APending Publication Date: 2025-03-07HEFEI WALIQUEQI ROBOT TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411773246.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-04
Publication Date
2025-03-07

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Technical Problem

The traditional cross-floor material distribution method is inefficient and costly, and the automated logistics system is costly and flexible.

Method used

A cross-floor material distribution and processing system is designed, including a cylinder, a distribution box, AGV, a distribution distribution module, a drive module and a control module. Through the structure of the cylinder and a distribution box, efficient material distribution is achieved in vertical direction, and AGV realizes flexible distribution in horizontal direction.

Benefits of technology

It realizes efficient material distribution, reduces labor costs, has a simple system structure, low installation and maintenance costs, and flexibly adjusts the distribution strategy.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a cross-floor material distribution processing system which comprises a barrel vertically arranged in a building, a plurality of through connecting channels arranged in the building, one connecting channel correspondingly communicating the barrel with one floor, a distribution box slidably mounted relative to the inner wall of the barrel is arranged in the barrel, and a plurality of layers of distribution units are arranged in the distribution box. According to the cross-floor material distribution processing system, through the structural design of the barrel and the distribution box, efficient material distribution in the vertical direction is achieved, and meanwhile flexible distribution in the horizontal direction is achieved through cooperation of the AGV. The system is simple in structure and low in installation and maintenance cost, distribution strategies can be flexibly adjusted according to actual requirements, the distribution efficiency is improved, and the labor cost is reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of material distribution, and in particular to a cross-floor material distribution processing system. Background Art

[0002] In modern buildings, especially large office buildings, shopping malls, warehouses, and hospitals, cross-floor distribution of materials is a common requirement. Traditional distribution methods usually rely on manual handling or elevator transportation, which is inefficient and costly. With the development of automation technology, a variety of automated logistics systems have emerged, but these systems often require complex track or pipeline layouts, high installation costs, and poor flexibility. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the technical problems existing in the background technology, the present invention proposes a cross-floor material distribution processing system.

[0004] The present invention proposes a cross-floor material distribution processing system, comprising:

[0005] The cylinder is vertically arranged in the building, and a plurality of connecting passages are provided in the building, one connecting passage correspondingly connects the cylinder with one floor, and a delivery box is built into the cylinder and slidably installed relative to the inner wall of the cylinder, and a multi-layer delivery unit is arranged inside the delivery box;

[0006] Multiple AGVs are arranged one by one on multiple floors with connecting passages, and are used to place materials on the floor corresponding to the connecting passage into the delivery box through the connecting passage when the delivery box stops at a certain connecting passage, or to take materials out of the delivery box through the connecting passage. Each AGV is provided with a unique identifiable identity tag;

[0007] The delivery allocation module is used to receive delivery tasks and establish a delivery link between the delivery tasks and the delivery units on the first layer according to the usage status of the delivery units on each layer of the delivery box. The delivery tasks include but are not limited to the pickup location, delivery location, delivery time, and delivery item type;

[0008] The driving module can drive the delivery box to move back and forth in the depth direction of the cylinder, and can drive any layer of delivery units to stop at any connecting channel;

[0009] The control module is used to generate delivery tasks and transmit the delivery tasks to the delivery allocation module, and control the operation of the driving module according to the delivery tasks.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes:

[0011] Multiple delivery identification modules are arranged one by one at the connecting passages on each floor, and can identify the unique identity mark of the AGV at the connecting passage;

[0012] The distribution allocation module is also used to select a first target AGV for picking up goods at the pickup location and a second target AGV for transporting materials to the distribution box from multiple AGVs according to the distribution task allocation, and establish a one-to-one mapping relationship between the first target AGV, the distribution task, and the second target AGV.

[0013] Preferably, the control module is also used to obtain the corresponding delivery task from the delivery matching module based on the unique identity tag of the AGV identified by the delivery identification module, and then control the driving module to park the assigned delivery unit on the corresponding floor according to the obtained delivery task.

[0014] Preferably, the use status of the delivery unit includes occupied, waiting for use, and prohibited from use.

[0015] Preferably, it also includes:

[0016] The status switching module is used to switch the status of the corresponding distribution unit from waiting to be used to occupied when establishing a distribution link between a distribution task and a distribution unit on a layer; when the materials of the distribution unit are transferred to the first target AGV, the status of the corresponding distribution unit is switched from occupied to waiting to be used; and it is also used to set the status of the distribution unit to prohibited use according to usage requirements.

[0017] Preferably, when any layer of delivery units is parked at a certain connecting channel, the bearing surface of the delivery unit is flush with the end surface of the connecting channel.

[0018] Preferably, it also includes: a transfer platform, arranged between the first carrier and the cylinder, on which a transfer conveyor belt distributed along the material loading and unloading direction is installed, and the transfer conveyor belt is used to receive the materials on the distribution unit or the first carrier.

[0019] Preferably, it also includes: a limiting channel is arranged on the floor, the limiting channel is in contact with the cylinder, and the limiting channel is greater than or equal to the sum of the height of the connecting channel and the height of the transfer platform.

[0020] In the present invention, the proposed cross-floor material distribution processing system realizes efficient material distribution in the vertical direction through the structural design of the cylinder and the distribution box, and realizes flexible distribution in the horizontal direction through the cooperation of AGV. The system has a simple structure, low installation and maintenance costs, and can flexibly adjust the distribution strategy according to actual needs, thereby improving distribution efficiency and reducing labor costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the implementation structure of a cross-floor material distribution processing system proposed by the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 2A schematic diagram of the implementation structure of a cross-floor material distribution processing system proposed by the present invention Figure 2 .

[0023] Legend:

[0024] 1. Cylinder; 2. Delivery box; 201. Delivery unit; 3. Connecting channel; 4. Floor; 5. AGV; 6. Transfer platform; 7. Limiting channel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The present invention proposes a cross-floor material distribution processing system, comprising:

[0026] The cylinder 1 is vertically arranged in the building, and a plurality of connecting passages 3 are provided in the building. One connecting passage 3 corresponds to connecting the cylinder 1 with a floor 4. The cylinder 1 has a delivery box 2 installed slidingly relative to the inner wall of the cylinder 1, and a multi-layer delivery unit 201 is arranged inside the delivery box 2.

[0027] Multiple AGV5 are arranged one by one in multiple floors 4 with connecting channels 3, and are used to place materials in the floor 4 corresponding to the connecting channel 3 into the delivery box 2 through the connecting channel 3, or to take materials out of the delivery box 2 through the connecting channel 3 when the delivery box 2 stops at a certain connecting channel 3. Each AGV5 is correspondingly provided with a unique identifiable identity tag.

[0028] The delivery allocation module is used to receive delivery tasks and establish a delivery link between the delivery tasks and the delivery units 201 on each layer of the delivery box 2 according to the usage status of the delivery units 201 on each layer. The delivery tasks include but are not limited to the pickup location, delivery location, delivery time, and delivery item type.

[0029] In this embodiment, the use status of the delivery unit 201 includes occupied, ready for use, and prohibited from use.

[0030] The status switching module is used to switch the status of the corresponding distribution unit 201 from waiting for use to occupied when establishing a distribution link between a distribution task and a distribution unit 201 on a first layer; when the materials of the distribution unit 201 are transferred to the first target AGV, the status of the corresponding distribution unit 201 is switched from occupied to waiting for use; and it is also used to set the status of the distribution unit 201 to prohibited use according to usage requirements.

[0031] The driving module can drive the delivery box 2 to move back and forth in the cylinder 1 along the depth direction of the cylinder 1, and can drive any layer of the delivery unit 201 to stop at any connecting channel 3;

[0032] The control module is used to generate delivery tasks and transmit the delivery tasks to the delivery allocation module, and control the operation of the driving module according to the delivery tasks.

[0033] The control module is also used to obtain the corresponding delivery task from the delivery matching module based on the unique identity tag of the AGV identified by the delivery identification module, and then control the driving module to park the assigned delivery unit 201 on the corresponding floor 4 according to the obtained delivery task.

[0034] A plurality of delivery identification modules are arranged one by one at the connection passage 3 of each floor 4, and can identify the unique identity mark of the AGV 5 at the connection passage 3;

[0035] The distribution allocation module is also used to select the first target AGV for picking up goods at the pickup location and the second target AGV for transporting materials to the distribution box 2 from multiple AGVs 5 according to the distribution task allocation, and establish a one-to-one mapping relationship between the first target AGV, the distribution task, and the second target AGV.

[0036] In this embodiment, when any layer of delivery units 201 is parked at a certain connecting channel 3 , the bearing surface of the delivery unit 201 is flush with the end surface of the connecting channel 3 .

[0037] In this embodiment, it also includes: a transfer platform 6, which is arranged between the first carrier 5 and the cylinder 1, and a transfer conveyor belt distributed along the material loading and unloading direction is installed on the transfer platform 6, and the transfer conveyor belt is used to receive the materials on the distribution unit 201 or the first carrier 5.

[0038] Specifically, Figure 2 As shown, it also includes: a limiting channel 7 is set on the floor 4, the limiting channel 7 is in contact with the cylinder 1, and the limiting channel 7 is greater than or equal to the sum of the height of the connecting channel 3 and the transfer platform 6.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent replacements or changes according to the technical scheme and inventive concept of the present invention within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cross-floor material distribution processing system, characterized in that: include: The cylinder (1) is vertically arranged in the building, and a plurality of connecting passages (3) are provided in the building, wherein one connecting passage (3) connects the cylinder (1) with one floor (4) correspondingly, and the cylinder (1) is provided with a delivery box (2) which is slidably mounted relative to the inner wall of the cylinder (1), and a multi-layer delivery unit (201) is provided inside the delivery box (2); A plurality of AGVs (5) are arranged one by one on a plurality of floors (4) having connecting passages (3), and are used to place materials on the floor (4) corresponding to the connecting passage (3) into the delivery box (2) through the connecting passage (3), or to take materials out of the delivery box (2) through the connecting passage (3), when the delivery box (2) stops at a certain connecting passage (3). Each AGV (5) is provided with a correspondingly identifiable unique identity mark. A delivery allocation module, for receiving delivery tasks and establishing a delivery link between the delivery tasks and the delivery units (201) of a layer according to the use status of the delivery units (201) of each layer of the delivery box (2), wherein the delivery tasks include but are not limited to the pickup location, delivery location, delivery time, and delivery item type; A driving module, which can drive the delivery box (2) to move back and forth in the cylinder (1) along the depth direction of the cylinder (1), and can drive any layer of delivery units (201) to stop at any connecting channel (3); The control module is used to generate delivery tasks and transmit the delivery tasks to the delivery allocation module, and control the operation of the driving module according to the delivery tasks.

2. The cross-floor material distribution processing system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: Also includes: A plurality of delivery identification modules are arranged one by one at the connection passages (3) of each floor (4) and can identify the unique identity mark of the AGV (5) at the connection passages (3); The distribution allocation module is also used to select a first target AGV for picking up goods at a pickup location and a second target AGV for transporting materials to a distribution box (2) from a plurality of AGVs (5) according to the distribution task allocation, and to establish a one-to-one mapping relationship between the first target AGV, the distribution task, and the second target AGV.

3. The cross-floor material distribution processing system according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The control module is also used to obtain the corresponding delivery task from the delivery matching module based on the unique identity tag of the AGV identified by the delivery identification module, and then control the driving module to park the allocated delivery unit (201) on the corresponding floor (4) based on the obtained delivery task.

4. The cross-floor material distribution processing system according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The use status of the delivery unit (201) includes occupied, ready for use, and prohibited from use.

5. The cross-floor material distribution processing system according to claim 4 is characterized in that: Also includes: The state switching module is used to switch the state of the corresponding distribution unit (201) from waiting to be used to occupied when establishing a distribution link between a distribution task and a distribution unit (201) on a first layer; when the materials of the distribution unit (201) are transferred to the first target AGV, switch the state of the corresponding distribution unit (201) from occupied to waiting to be used; and is also used to set the state of the distribution unit (201) to prohibited use according to usage requirements.

6. The cross-floor material distribution processing system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: When any layer of delivery units (201) is parked at a certain connecting channel (3), the bearing surface of the delivery unit (201) is flush with the end surface of the connecting channel (3).

7. The cross-floor material distribution processing system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: Also includes: The transfer platform (6) is arranged between the first carrier (5) and the cylinder (1), and a transfer conveyor belt distributed along the material loading and unloading direction is installed on the transfer platform (6), and the transfer conveyor belt is used to receive the materials on the distribution unit (201) or the first carrier (5).

8. The cross-floor material distribution processing system according to claim 7 is characterized in that: Also includes: A limiting channel (7) is arranged on the floor (4), the limiting channel (7) is in contact with the cylinder (1), and the limiting channel (7) is greater than or equal to the sum of the height of the connecting channel (3) and the height of the transfer platform (6).